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Hokitika Guardian, 30 January 1923, Page 2

- .AMMiwnOIMRi AH uiemhirs of local bodies and kiml-i.-c I iii si it ui ions are incited to the Ideal bodies’ conference- at tin- Town Hall at 7.3 b to-morrow evening. Mr J. Ritchie M.C.C. ha, left for .South Westland, and in the imnieauite future will reside at Malainui. Air Rit;-!n - has dis]icis c il ol his properly in Park Street to a. southern resident. j The Ladies’ ( a’avail party wiiteh hit dy tun red So- !•- AT c/thuid. insert it ncnico hi this -■ -m.- thatilling all who assisted to con-! ioctl • o the euj-iym ut of tho trip. .Mrs It'ie .lolmsione uofilies she rernme.s ter.eliing singing and piano, on [ Mond-iy next, Fell. sth opposite M r j F. \Y. Thopm-'c-n's residence, Weld ‘st reef.

A sp.eeiai train from Russ tu-ilrv hruiigiit up about a dozen trucks of limber and 17 trucks of sheep, which went nit northwards, the latter being bonked In go over the hill to Caiiterliurv.

The bocal Rodies of the town and district meet in conference at the Town Hall to-morrow evening at 7.31) o’clock. Several matters for discussion at the meeting are outlined in the preliminary order paper published in this issue.

At the examination held at Christchurch on January 12th T 923. for the i.ssuo of first and second grade electrical litters' license's, ten candidates sat for examination, and three were successful in obtaining a pass in the first grade.—Edward jluinni, AN". Frank Fabian, AY. E. Shannon (Hokitika).

It is notified in this issue that- tice County Electoral rolls are now in course 1

preparation, and to ensure voting privlog-s eee-uoi rs oi rateable propert v niurf pay all rates due, forthwith. Tho mils will lie it-ej at the foriheomiiig County Eleeiir-iK in May in :, t .

A 11■..ii was arrested at Christchurch on Friday night by Sergeant Quailcrniaiii and Constable Eiighiud. charged with the tiieft of a mail hag on Dec. 21, 1921, between Seargiil and I l-risk-ehiiri-h. The mail lmg which is; alleged to have been stolen was handed to the driver of the mail ear at To Papa, hut it could not he accounted for wl-c-'c the ear arrived at Christchurch, and the 4 police were baffled for over twelve months. Recently Sergeant Quart' rinaiii, win is in ••barge of the Si A.lhans district, made a number c.l inquiries, ns the result of whieh he ni-resic-d a. man. The missing l-ag con-

iuiucd :i number of re.gis leretl letters, I>;»t no monetary loss was occasioned by its disappearance. ns 1:0 attempt was over made to i;>to Ibe contents of the letter-.

The bracken-ferns, those aggressive j enemies of the fanner of non-arablej country, ere described bv Mr Esmond Atkinson in the first article of the Jaiiu:’ v issue of the Journal of Anri- ! culture, special :.l fcntimi being given, to the hard-fern and ilic w a(cr- fern, ! which in many parts of the Dominion | are regarded as a more difficult pro- j position than lho common fern. Mr! A. R. Young, Director of the Live-1 stock Division, makes a practical eon- j tribution to the very live subject of ! the cull cow and its disposal, his remarks being largely constructive in

character. .Seasons for the establish-' ment of pastures are dealt with in a further article of Mr E. Ti. Levy’s’ well illustrated series oil the grasslands of New Zealand. A trial eonducted in Southland on the winter

feeding of dairy cows with ensilage, as compared with turnips, etc., not to the advantage of i lm silage—is chronicled by Mr It. li. Tcnnent, A new feature—“ Cow Testing Association Notes”—is begun by Mr \Y. M. Singleton, and will be continued during the next few months. The subject of losses from collar-rot in pea-crops on the tYairan Plain this season is dealt with in a helpful manner hv the Instructor in agriculture for the middle district. Mr F. W. Greenwood. The Fiji lemon-weevil, which made its appearance here in importations last vear Mr D. Miller’), and a further instalment of ‘‘Vine-culture under Glass” (Mr ■AY. H. Taylor) arc other articles. Among general matter the official working conditions for the exmrt of apples in the forthcoming shinping season are printed in full. The usual Seasonal Notes bv various specialists, Answers to Inquiries. Wes-tl-cr Record;. etc. complete the issue.

North Island mails and passengers by the ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. Chautauqua is coming. February 14-17. Opera House. Hokitika. Season tickets only from Mr 7.. "Aldridge.— Advt. At Groymotith Magistrate’s Court, yo; terday, Albert Pearce Whitcheat, a settlor of Slatev Creek, near Ahaura, was charged with incest against his Hi-year-old (laughter. After hearing evidence accused pleaded not guilty, and reserved His defence. He was committed to the Supreme Court, commencing at Oreymouth on March 14, for trial, hail being allowed self in L'2oo and two sureties of Cl 00. The local swimming Paths as a result of the excellent supply of water regularly available, arc now most popular. Saturday was a record (lay. the pool being crowded tor several hours. Yesterday a complete change of water was provided, and die baths were again libed.nlly patronised. Next Monday night there is to he an evening carnival, when the enclosin'! will Ho' lit hv electric light. Several .swimmers will he present from (Ireymouth and 1! ref ton, including a visiting lady trick swimmer from the north, who will give a special exhibition in swimming and diving. A d nice will lie held in the Public Hall. Lower Kokatahi, on Wednesday January Hist., in aid of the funds of the Kokatahi Tennis Club. Admission l adies Is; Gentlemen 2s (id. -Advt The storv is being told just now it a certain citizen who lives within 100 miles of To Av.amutu. and who recently met with an accident requiring medical attention and a surgical operation. Kocoimting his experiences he now says that he was for over an hour under “antiseptics.” He looks ] erfcctly non-plussed when his. neighbours reply stating that- he must have been a ‘‘dirty brute.” Heard also of a young girl who was re’errsng i > a native of a foreign country and wanted to know if he was “neutralised” The unpleasant reaction of nioti ;n pictures provides a frequent source of amusement for the spectators, il noi 10-r those most intimately concerned. ,So realistic arc the dims nowadays that it is even possible to have an ati.uk of mal-de-mor without going t‘> sea. A ease in point was related to q, laianaki Herald” reporter on -Monday by Mr W. 11. Skinner, who recently returned from the Science Conference at

Wellington. In connection with Sir Arthur Mnwson’s address on the Antarctic, he related, a number of very interesting motion pictures ot bird life in the ice-bound regions was shown. But there was one very realistic scene of a ship tossing in a stormy sea. Waves rose mountains high; one minute the vessel was visible, then it would be lost to sight in a green-walled valley of turbulent water. Suddenly a. lady in the audience made a hurried retreat to the vestibule of the Town Hall, where the lecture was being given. The “movies” It Ad proved too much for her; she was sea-sick.

A i West port on Friday a special meeting of the West Coast Tennis Association was held. It was resolved that the levy for the 192fi-24 season he (kl per member on the Club membership. The meeting decided that a letter of congratulation be sent vn Mrs McCarthy oil her line performance in the invitation match against the New South Wales ladies at Christchurch recently. It was decided to ask the Canterbury Association to send a strong representative mixed team to tour the West Coast cither this season, if practicable, or. tailing that, at the beginning of next season. Grey and Hokitika delegates wore together appointed with the secretary as a subcommittee to arrange, details of the proposed tour. Hokitika- was allotted the 1924 championships. Air J. HGoldie was re-elected delegate ol the Association to the New Zealand Association. and a- hearty vote of thanks was accorded him for his services during the past year. It was decided that in future the draw for championship matches should he “seeded ibs is according to the method adopted by the American Lawn 'lcnnis Associ.-tion and also the N.Z. Lawn Tennis Association in the championships at Hastings. It was decided that ladies’ championship singles and doubles matches should ho nine games, advantage sets, !n ,d the filial to be the best of three sets, all advantage sets. A hearty vote of thanks was passed by the visiting delegates to the joint Westport Chits for running the present ehampion-hi • meeting in such a satisfactory manner. The President of the Hokitika Tennis Club will lie the Association's President for the 1923-24 season. Mr .1. Wilson was rc-clcctcd secret .(•>• «»•'! treasurer.

Messrs Mark Sprot and C'\ Ltd., have been appointed N\ cst ( oast dt.-iri-Imtors for Dell’s “Speiial RererviSnitch Whisky, the territory including from Murchison to Sout.t >i -t----]on'd. jkll's Bcotcii Whisky is t'ic only standard draug'nt whisky sold bv 1 1: • Roval Oak Hotel Wollingion Grand Auckland and Grand Wcllim-Pm. and lending clubs through New Z.cehua.. Dell’s is now the leading lint :n N< v. Zealand and is a. fully matured Scotch whiskv. Shipments are expected to {,,.,-iv/ carlv next month when the firm will lvo pleased to supply.--Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd.. GreyimuUh; sole distributors for W est- Coast.—Adt t.

The finest Fluid Magnesia i“ SHARLANB'S. - More freshly made than imported kinds. Guaranteed highest strength and purest quality. J.nrger Lottlo—lo\ve r price.

]end Lloyd s adcoitise n special reduction and concession until hoy’s suits and also nnnnuinc that C. Taylor and Co's latest price list loi dyeing and cleaning shows substantial reductions. All classes of work undettaken and satisfaction guaranteed. We have a large assortment of general drapery, hoys and. men’s clothing the quality and prices to please all poekeus. Wo guarantee prompt attention, and satisfaction or your money will be cheerfully refunded. A trial solicited. You will not he disappointed. Raterson and Lloyd’s. The Economic Drapers, opposite National Bank. Revel! St. Box 80. Hokitika.—Advt. After meals take a little SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA. Prevents acidity and headache. Sharloncl’s i- fj ash, pure, agreeable.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co., notify entries for their stock sale at Kokatahi yards ou Wednesday February 14th.

Amstie’s Rovnl Edinburgh Scotch Whisky is now a lending line, .second to nolle!, put. in oblong bottles ami sold to the trade only by Mark Sprot and Cm J.td. to all loading hotels.— Advt.

Mr W. Will, who succeeded Mr J. X. .Voider as Clerk of the .Magistrate's and Warden’s Courts at Hokitika, and who went on holiday leave shortly tiefore Christmas, will not return to Hokitika, having been transferred to Hastings, and lie has already taken up his new duties there. His successor at Hokitika will he Mr C. AY. Carver of l’aeroa, who i> expected to take up hisnew duties about the end of bthruary. You will save big money u yen act quickly. Groat .summer sale now on a’McGruer’s. the grcr.it bargain centre. Record price reductions in every Depnrtment : special big purchas" ot 200!) ladies blouses in voile, zephyr, crepe etc., usually 8s 11(1 to 19s ltd raeli, now 3s lid, 4s lid. os lid and 7s lid. Make our store your shopping headquarters. Wo guarantee lecoiiomy and satisfaction. MeGrncr’s (Westland) Ltd., Hokitika and Greynumth.—Advt.

As the date originally fixed lor the great Picture Exhibition on Cass Square in aid of the funds of the Beautifying Society, was found to clash with tile Chautauqua and other fixtures, it Ins now been arranged lor Monday, the 26th. February. As the Society 's about to undertake substantial expenditure in carrying out further improvements on Cass Square, funds are required and no doubt there will be a large attendance on the ground on the evening lixed for the pi‘. tore benefit

Doctors recoin mend Oafmalt Stout, brewed by the Lion Brewery Coy.. Auckland, bottled in crown top. Bottles in qua in., and pints especially for .Mark Sprot and Co. Lid. On sale at all leading hotels, any of which will supply small hoites for home consumption at one shilling per bottle. Lien ale, too, H par excellence, high I and rofreshing.- Advt. New Zealand leads •av id tor ".V()-lll'mil\'G“ l.a.i lrv Help. “('OLD EX RULE" Soup. 'Kill'!’ SMILING” Fluor I’oh-h and “GOLD MX RULE” School Rulers. Genuine bargains in ties, caps, cottun singlets, cashmere I hose etc. nowon view at \Y. 11. Stopfoi ill’s (opposite \Y. E. Williams). ’Try “TAN-OL,” the liquid polish. Gives, fine surface to doers and furniture—smartens leather goods. Easy and economical.